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Dearborn County, Indiana Public Records

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Dearborn County at a glance

State
Indiana
County seat
Lawrenceburg
Population
50,679
Area
307 sq mi
Founded
1803
Cities and towns
6

Dearborn County offices and records

Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Dearborn County Sheriff's Office is responsible for maintaining law and order in Dearborn County's unincorporated areas. The office operates specialized divisions such as the K-9 unit and a drug task force, which focus on specific law enforcement challenges within Dearborn County.

Police Departments. Law enforcement in Dearborn County is provided by Dearborn County Sheriff's Office and several municipal police departments.

Law Enforcement & Arrests. Dearborn County Sheriff's Office, located at 333 West High Street in Lawrenceburg, Indiana 47025, is the primary law enforcement agency for unincorporated areas of Dearborn County. Arrest records in Dearborn County are public records subject to Indiana's Access to Public Records Act (Indiana Code 5-14-3), which establishes the right of citizens to inspect and copy public records.

Arrest Records. Arrest records in Dearborn County are maintained by Dearborn County Sheriff's Office. These records are public and can be requested by residents and attorneys through the Sheriff's Office.

Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Dearborn County are taken and retained by Dearborn County Sheriff's Office during the booking process. These booking photos are part of the public record and can be accessed through the Sheriff's Office website or by submitting a formal request.

Abandoned mine records

Old mine workings in Dearborn County

Where the workings are, and the office that holds the mine maps.

From the old mine records

What is on record in Dearborn County

Producing when recorded
2
Holes drawn on the old survey maps
10
Shafts and tunnels
0
What they are
gravel pit, borrow pit
Maps surveyed
1951 to 1988

Is an old working under a property here?

The mine records hold 2 mine sites inside the county: 2 sites producing when the record was made; the old survey maps add 10 holes drawn inside the county, 0 of them shafts or tunnels.

A point in either file is a location, not a property line: the sheet shows the opening on the surface, not the rooms under it. The record that shows what runs under a parcel is the mine map. The OSMRE National Mine Map Repository holds scanned underground mine maps and answers requests for a named mine or an area. The DNR subsidence insurance page (www.in.gov/dnr/reclamation/mine-subsidence/subsidence-insurance) says the Division of Reclamation fills subsidence holes but does not pay for structural damage, which is what the fund is for.

Ohio County Ripley County Boone County Bright St. Leon Greendale Lawrenceburg Hidden Valley Aurora Manchester Dillsboro Moores Hill West Harrison N 10 miles
Dearborn County: the boundary from the Census Bureau, and one dot for each old mine or hole on record inside it. The purple dots come off the old survey maps and the darkest of those are shafts and tunnels; the red, green and orange ones are mine records. The small open circles with a name are the towns and the pale shapes around the edge are the neighbouring counties, both from the Census Bureau. Hover a dot for its name.
Indiana mine map and abandoned mine records
Named workings recorded in Dearborn County (2 shown, 10 unnamed on the map)

Indiana abandoned mine maps ranks every county and town in the state by the workings recorded inside it, names the office that holds the mine maps, and says what to do if the ground moves.

Disclaimer: The mine information here is for general information only. Old mine records can be incomplete, outdated or wrong, and finding nothing here does not mean there is nothing there. Check with the mine map office named here before you rely on it, and have a qualified engineer look at any ground you are worried about. PublicRecordCenter.com assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors, omissions, or consequences arising from the use of this information.

Labor Department file

Wage and hour cases in Dearborn County

The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division closed 24 investigations in Dearborn County since fiscal 2005 and recorded $418,601 in back wages agreed for 307 workers. The county is the one the Census Bureau puts each employer's ZIP code in. Snapshot of April 22, 2026; a case here is a finding by the Division, not a court judgment.

Investigations closed
24
Back wages agreed
$418,601
Workers due back wages
307
Civil money penalties
$0
Employers on the record
21
EmployerCityCasesBack wagesWorkers
Interim Healthcare of SE Indiana, Inc.Lawrenceburg1$203,08559
Reliant Enterprises of Indiana LLCLawrenceburg1$72,42925
City Of Lawrenceburg IndianaLawrenceburg1$52,59715
Shady Nook Nursing Home Inc.Lawrenceburg1$36,92133
Team Associates, Inc.Sunman1$18,876135
Bridges Construction Company, Inc.Moores Hill1$10,1006
Dream Corporation, Inc.Lawrenceburg1$9,00010
Adams Cooling Tower Construction, Inc.Moores Hill1$6,2804
Steven Joe Chalk TruckingAurora1$3,7018
Cleves Auto Parts Co. IncLawrenceburg2$2,9995
Meghan Enterprises, Inc.West Harrison1$2,2464
Lawrenceburg Community CenterLawrenceburg1$1962
Envision Home Care Alternatives, Inc.Lawrenceburg1$1721
Electronic Manufacturing Services Inc.Sunman1$00
Beiersdorfer Orchard, LLCGuilford1$00
Golden Domes Properties IILawrenceburg1$00
Acapulco # 3 Mexican Restaurant, IncLawrenceburg1$00
Indiana Gaming Company, L.P.Lawrenceburg1$00
Waffle House, Inc.Lawrenceburg1$00
Fox Hollow, Inc.Lawrenceburg1$00
Gardens Alive, LLCLawrenceburg1$00

Every employer on the Dearborn County record, by back wages agreed; 7 employers have a page of their own and open from the table, the rest show their whole record in this row. The Indiana wage theft records page ranks the whole state.

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Where can I find mugshots or booking photos in Dearborn County, Indiana?

Booking photos are kept by the agency that made the arrest, such as the Dearborn County Sheriff's Office or a city police department in Dearborn County. Ask that agency for its record.

How do I get a criminal background check in Dearborn County, Indiana?

The Indiana criminal history record comes from the Indiana State Police, Criminal History Services. Online Limited Criminal History search by name, date of birth, race and gender, covering Indiana felony and misdemeanor arrests; the fingerprint based National Full Criminal History gives a fuller report. Fee: $15.70 per record by credit card online; $15.00 per record for IN.gov subscribers.

How can I look up sex offenders in Dearborn County, Indiana?

Search the Indiana Sex and Violent Offender Registry, or every state at once on the National Sex Offender Public Website run by the U.S. Department of Justice.

How do I register to vote in Dearborn County, Indiana?

Register with the county voter registration office or through the Indiana Election Division (Secretary of State). You can also register online with the state online registration. You must register at least 29 days before an election; for the 2026 general election the deadline was October 5, 2026.

How do I look up property records in Dearborn County, Indiana?

Deeds and other recorded land documents in Dearborn County are kept by the Dearborn County Recorder. Property values are set by the county assessor, and tax bills come from the county treasurer, who mails the property tax bill; the county auditor and treasurer calculate the bills together. Source: official state page.

How do I get a birth or death certificate in Dearborn County, Indiana?

Certified birth and death certificates for Indiana come from the Indiana Department of Health, Division of Vital Records. To buy a birth or death certificate in person, visit the local health department where the birth or death occurred; the state office has no walk in service. In person at the local health department where the event occurred, by mail with State Form 49607 to the address on the form, online through VitalChek (the only IDOH approved online vendor), or by phone at (866) 601-0891. Fee: $10.00 for the first birth certificate and $4.00 for each additional copy (death certificates $8.00 first copy).

How do I find business license records in Dearborn County, Indiana?

Business entity filings are searched with the Indiana Secretary of State, Business Services (INBiz). Indiana has no single statewide business license; a business using an assumed name records it with the County Recorder, and many trades need local licenses.

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Cities, towns and neighboring counties

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